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Volvo Penta PENTA - Electrical System and Battery Management; Alternator and Electrical System; Battery Maintenance and Safety

Volvo Penta PENTA
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6. Electrical System. The engine’s electrical sys-
tem is equipped with an alternator with an integrated
transistorized voltage regulator The alternator out-
put at idle speed =s approximately 20 amperes and
raprdly increases to the maximum output at 2000
RPM (alternator speed)
Never disconnect the battery cabies or other cables
in the charging circuit when the engine is running
since this can destroy the alternator or sensitive
electronic components in the fuel injection system of
the 7 4 Gi moder The battery terminals’ polarities
must never be reversed since this can immedi=
ateiy damage sensitive electronic components.
The negatLve battery cable must be attached to the
negative terminal (-) on the battery and the posltve
cable must be attached to the posltve terminal (+)
on the battery
The cable term=nets must be properly ttghtened and
greased
7. Battery. Use a 12 volt battery with a mmlmum
650 amperes cold cranking rating at 0
°
F (- 18" C)
and 115 minutes reserve capacity rating at 80
°
F
(27
°
C)( 70 ampere - hour reference)
~. !.~kWARNING! The battery must not be exposed
to a open flame or an electnc spark Do not
smoke in the vicimty of the battery The bat-
tery produces hydrogen which ts easdy ignited
and explosive Do not use jumper cables and
a booster battery to start en!;llne, Remove bat-
tery from boat and recharge
The battery contains sulphunc acid Do not allow
the battery acid to come in contact with your eyes,
skin or painted surfaces If th~s should happen, wash
the area affected with water immedtately Obtain
medtcal aid as soon as possible
Checking the battery. Check the charge state of
the battery and the electrolyte regularly The correct
level is 1/4"--1/2" (6-13 mm) above the ceil plates
The battery connections shall be clean, greased and
tight
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